Thank you very much, I am very excited. I apologize if I posted anything inappropriate. The reason I wanted to show you guys all these various pictures (MF: I hope it is ok to post the pictures again - this time without "...the link to a "for sale" site"), is to remove any doubts about the originality of this watch, if possible, and hear your thoughts about the condition of this purchase travelling all the way from Indonesia to Denmark. Should I bring it to a watchmaker for a full service including polish as the first thing?

2,700 Discussions and CommentsMember since May 7, 2003Amsterdam,
Netherlands

Congratulations. The Mark XV is a classic and a great way to start. It was my first IWC too and the start of a great and unexpected journey through the world of high class watches. Enjoy, and wear her in good health.

I love the leather strap - but is this the original this model was sold with? Seem to remember having seen different ones when studying the XV. I am quite sure this will not come with box and papers - is that a no-no?